Smartwatches? More like stupidwatches, you'll hear some say. They're just a desperate attempt by companies to create the next big thing to sell as smartphone innovation passes its prime.

Except that I do want more smarts on my wrist. No, I won't wear a camera or call people from a mini-smartphone strapped to my arm, which is what Samsung's larger Galaxy Gear smartwatch offers. But the company's Gear Fit has a much more sensible...